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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File … children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox … ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. Instead, …
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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File … cases of TSS are linked to menstruation. If you think you have TSS, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency … injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following symptoms: fever sore muscles headaches … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice …
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… become a serious disease called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS occurs when a person’s immune system … severely weakened by HIV. Having HIV does not mean that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, … https://fipa.bc.ca/get-help/your-health-information . Should my partner(s) be tested for HIV? If you have an HIV …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … (SBS) is the name given to the assortment of signs and symptoms of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an … baby so dangerous? Shaking a baby is dangerous because they have fragile, under-developed brains. Their heads are heavy …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I … . If you have had blood tests during your pregnancy, ask your health care provider …
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… to 2 or more connections, you are a water supplier and have responsibilities under the Drinking Water Protection … ). You should contact your local health authority for further … determine if there is a problem with the water. What if the tests show possible contamination? If contamination is …
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… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing … the sputum bottles, ask your health care provider. What tests will be done on my sputum? 2 tests will be done on …
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… Hearing tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 … them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning oral language, learning to talk and … they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 …
